James E. Bates, MD
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RoleRadiation Oncology
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Specialty
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2020
Background
A board-certified radiation oncologist, James Bates, MD, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer and lymphoma. Dr. Bates treats patients at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and Emory Proton Therapy Center. His areas of interest are head and neck cancer, late effects of cancer therapies and lymphoma.
Dr. Bates is an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Titles & Roles
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Associate Professor, Department of Radiation OncologyEmory University School of Medicine
Education & Training
Education
- Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2020University of Florida Shands Hospital
- Internship, Internal Medicine, 2016University of Rochester Medical Center
- Medical Education, MD, 2015University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Research
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Publications
Dr. Bates has authored or co-authored over 50 research articles. He has been a reviewer for International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics, Practical Radiation Oncology and American Journal of Clinical Oncology, among others.
Awards
Dr. Bates has received the following awards and honors:
- Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Instructor Award, 2020
- Radiation Oncology Institute Publication Award – Honorable Mention, 2019
- Practical Radiation Oncology Reviewer Apprenticeship Program, 2018 – 2019
- ASTRO Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Award, Clinical Category, 2017
Given for highest scoring clinical abstract by a resident at the ASTRO Annual Meeting - Brigid Leventhal Merit Award (Conquer Cancer Foundation), 2017
Given for highest scoring abstract by a resident/fellow in pediatric oncology at ASCO Annual Meeting - Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Summer Medical Fellow, 2012
Ratings & Reviews
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02/17/2026 |
Would recommend to any and everyone |
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11/05/2025 |
Dr Bates is so good and cares about your health . Best Dr. Cant say enough about how excellent he is |
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11/02/2025 |
Dr Bates is always great |
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10/23/2025 |
Good |
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09/29/2025 |
Excellent |
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09/23/2025 |
Very collabirative. Dr, nurses, me working as a team |
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09/06/2025 |
Good |
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08/16/2025 |
Couldn't be in better hands |
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08/14/2025 |
First visit w Dr Bates, as he is covering while Dr Remick is on maternity leave. Clearly up to speed and engaged. Good interaction with him. |
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06/19/2025 |
I m new to Emory Healthcare and having to have all "new" providers.... After leaving past group that knew me well and I truly was happy with (due to distance/transportation no longer "doable for me & my family) I am feeling comfortable, coping well with your "program", and just really inclusive professional staff. Dr Bates certainly made me feel he had familiarized with my history & I felt secure. A+ for sure. |
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06/18/2025 |
Dr. Bates is an excellent doctor |
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06/18/2025 |
Good |
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04/27/2025 |
I always recommend your Head And Neck clinic. Dr Bates is the best |
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04/17/2025 |
Detailed and informative discussion |
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04/12/2025 |
Good |
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03/30/2025 |
Awesome experience with Dr. Bates and his associate Dr. Cates! |
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03/27/2025 |
Dr. Bates team is excellent |
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03/13/2025 |
Good |
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02/27/2025 |
Don't change a thing |
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02/25/2025 |
Dr. Bates is the best doctor I have ever had. |
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02/07/2025 |
Learned even more about my condition & alternatives for treatment |
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02/02/2025 |
I Did not ENCOUNTER Any Problems |
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02/02/2025 |
I especially appreciate Dr Bates genuine caring concern for me as a patient. His calm relaxed demeanor is very reassuring. |
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01/31/2025 |
Showed covers about my wellbeing abd comfort. |
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01/30/2025 |
Good |
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01/13/2025 |
Dr. Bates did a great job explaining the positives and negatives of the upcoming treatment plan. |
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01/11/2025 |
Dr Bates has taken very good care of me he's a excellent doctor |
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01/06/2025 |
Took time to explain all |
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12/05/2024 |
Very Good |
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12/03/2024 |
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of meeting with Dr . Bates |
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10/29/2024 |
Dr. Bates is an exceptionally talented physician. |
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09/24/2024 |
Excellent explanations and bedside manner while providing professional and knowledgeable care |
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08/16/2024 |
Dr. Bates was very attentive along with the resident. |
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07/16/2024 |
Outstanding....I am thus far soooo please |
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06/01/2024 |
Dr. Bates took 25 minutes to see me after my radiation treatment. It never takes that long to get ask a few questions by a Dr. When I was awaiting for Dr. Bates, after 20 minutes I walked out to the nurse's station to ask the nurse what is taking so long for the Dr. To come and see me then she stated I'll let him know again 10 minutes later he came in and asked a few general questions which I didn't hear nothing he said. My time is just as valuable than his time. Dr. Bates knew he was wrong because he came into the room apologizing for the delay. I was very upset how I got handled that day. Dr. Godette is the Doctor that have been seeing me. She is very prompted and she never had me waiting that long before. She is great for the Emory Cancer department. |
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05/16/2024 |
Dr. Bates is excellent. |
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04/14/2024 |
Love Dr Bates!!! Tell everyone if they get cancer go to Emory!!! Love Emory |
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04/12/2024 |
We saw the "team" and then they met. They gave us their suggestions and we were in total agreement. |